03-10-2016, 08:26 PM
(03-10-2016, 08:19 PM)fredtoast Wrote: 1. We have one great LB and one other LB position that plays less than half of the snaps. So we are only looking at one and a half positions that could be a problem.
2. While our LBs are probably the weak link of our defense we still have a top five defense. So they are not as bad as some people here claim. In fact Lamur, who many people here claimed could be replaced by anyone off the street, just got $6 million for two years from defensive guru Mike Zimmer.
3. Among the three main groups (DL, DB, LB) the DBs and D-line are more important.
4. Maualuga is only making $3.7 million this year.
5. We just paid Vinny Rey starter money, so I am thinking he will be our starting SAM.
6. I'd like to see us use a high draft pick (first three rounds) on a LB, but the Bengals are not really "desperate" for a LB.
True we are not desperate for a LB'er and if we look at one in the first 3 rounds that is just dandy with me.
I like Vinny and the re-signing but hope it is not a guarantee he is starting, he is undersized as a SAM BTW.
I agree with all your points except #2. I always hate the thought of just cause a player goes somewhere else
and gets good money that they are good players. Lamur was a terrible LB'er here bottom line and getting 6 mil
for 2 years is not breakin the bank for Zim. He likes his size and his ability to play ST's i am sure.
Players are getting overpaid everywhere in the league right now.
